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Regulation
427 Crypto Exchanges Registered in Australia, But Regulator Says Most Are Inactive
2025-04-29T08:59:05.736+02:00
AUSTRAC is urging inactive crypto exchanges to withdraw their registrations or risk cancellation.
The regulator will soon launch a public register to help consumers verify legitimate digital currency providers.
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Aussie Agency Investigates Over 50 Remittance and Crypto Exchanges for Reporting Breaches
2025-02-17T12:01:00.000+02:00
AUSTRAC has already taken action against 13 remittance and digital currency exchange providers.
It currently registers 417 digital currency exchanges and 5,112 remittance providers.
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Australian Agency Prioritises Crypto ATM Crackdown for 2025
2024-12-06T11:19:23.592+02:00
AUSTRAC formed an internal task force to monitor the illegal operations of crypto ATMs.
1,200 crypto ATMs are operating across the country.
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National Australia Bank Faces Money Laundering Probe
2021-06-07T09:56:16.000+02:00
Share prices of the bank dipped after the news of the investigation went public.
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Regulation
Court Approves AUSTRAC’s AU$1.3 Billion Fine on Westpac
2020-10-21T08:42:50.000+02:00
This is the largest civil penalty faced by anyone in Australia.
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Westpac & AUSTRAC Agree on $1.3B Proposed Penalty for AML Breaches
2020-09-24T06:22:47.000+02:00
If approved by the Federal Court of Australia, it will be the largest civil penalty in Australian history.
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Australia’s AUSTRAC Issues $1.24 Million Fine to State Street
2020-09-16T05:12:09.000+02:00
The Australian agency issued the fine to the bank for failing to report international funds transfers.
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Regulation
Westpac Facing Civil Penalty Over Non-Compliance Issues
2019-11-20T09:53:44.000+02:00
AUSTRAC applied for civil penalty orders against the banking group following a series of lapses and oversights.
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Regulation
AUSTRAC Fines Compass Global Holdings $173,000
2019-09-10T11:30:41.000+02:00
The agency issued the infringement notice to the company for failing to report international funds transfers.
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AUSTRAC Testing Blockchain to Automate Fund Transfer Messages
2019-02-25T11:53:14.000+02:00
The Australian agency is responsible to oversee the domestic crypto exchange.
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Australians Can Now Pay Utility Bills with Cryptocurrency
2018-08-22T15:50:42.000+02:00
A cryptocurrency exchange and bill payment company have partnered to offer the new service.
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Australia’s Financial Market Watchdog Set to Bust Decisive ICOs
2018-05-01T11:49:20.000+02:00
The agency has already sent notices to a few ICOs with questionable objectives.
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Australia to Regulate Crypto Exchanges, Sets Registration Deadline
2018-04-12T20:55:01.000+02:00
Exchanges need to register with AUSTRAC by May 14, 2018.
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Chinese Investment and AML/CTF Obligations
2015-11-17T16:39:20.000+02:00
Given the large volume of clients and funds being received from China, Australian FX and CFD brokers should take heed of this AUSTRAC statement.
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Exclusive: Australian FX Payments Provider, Unitransact Is Shutting Down
2015-06-03T17:37:05.000+02:00
A possible explanation of banks' fears about compliance with anti money laundering and tax evasion regulations that are tightening worldwide
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Australian Securities and Investments Commission at Senate Inquiry: Bitcoin Exchanges Don't Need AFS License
2014-12-15T14:46:18.000+02:00
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New Zealand FMA Gains Regulatory Powers. AML Procedure Becomes Effective June 30
2013-06-06T14:30:18.000+02:00
New Zealand's regulatory authorities have confirmed that the FMA will require Anti-Money Laundering procedures to be adhered to, as well as surveillance and monitoring of compliance with such rulings from June 30.
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